A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5625295 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27558937 epoch_slot_no: 170137 block_no: 5625118 slot_leader_id: 5607123 size: 9693 time: 2021-04-22 21:00:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54b2bfc90128ad04d693c93a8852fd92f779cac7a4ef96f93bde788c50bbfa8fBlock Operator
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